Understanding Nursing Research
Building an Evidence-Based Practice
- 5th Edition - September 2, 2010
- Latest edition
- Authors: Nancy Burns, Susan K. Grove
- Language: English
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Learn how to evaluate and apply research with the #1 nursing research book! Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice is known for its authoritative content, a time-tested step-by-step approach, and abundant use of research examples. With improved clarity and readability, the new edition strengthens its focus on evidence-based practice to better demonstrate how the steps of the research process relate to evidence-based nursing. Written by two of the leaders in the field of nursing research, Nancy Burns and Susan K. Grove, this full-color text offers unique insights into understanding, appraising, and applying published research to evidence-based practice.
- Authoritative content is written by two of the true pioneers in nursing research, who offer unique, first-hand insights into the field.
- Research examples provide practice in working with published studies, with many of the examples including Critical Appraisal and Implications for Practice sections.
- A clear, step-by-step organization introduces the research process and demonstrates how this systematic framework relates to evidence-based practice.
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Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
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Introduction to the Quantitative Research Process
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Introduction to the Qualitative Research Process
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Examining Ethics in Research
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Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses
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Understanding the Literature Review in Published Studies
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Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks
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Clarifying Quantitative Research Designs
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Examining Populations and Samples in Research
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Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research
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Understanding Statistics in Research
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Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice
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Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
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Introduction to Outcomes Research
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: September 2, 2010
- Language: English
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Nancy Burns
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas; Faith Community Nurse, St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Burleson, TexasSG
Susan K. Grove
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas; Adult Nurse Practitioner, Grand Prairie, Texas, USA